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In the plumbing, drain cleaning and HVAC world, it’s easy to get caught in the “emergency only” trap. The phone rings, someone’s basement is flooded, a pipe bursts or the AC just died on the hottest day of the year. You rush in, save the day and move on. It’s exciting, impactful work, but it often means you’re always reacting, never quite getting ahead. But what if you could change that?

10.08.2026 Residential and commercial drain and sewer cleaning, inspection, and rehabilitation news for industry leaders

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation recently announced the winners of the 2026 scholarship program. With 80 students selected to receive scholarship awards, the Foundation set a new milestone for the most scholarships it has ever awarded in a single year. These winners have been awarded funding totaling up to $200,000.

Wastewater and zombies. Intrigued? Perfectly timed for the Halloween season, CarboNet recently released a fun video game on its website. You’re a treatment plant operator and you must defend your facility from zombie hordes using only a high-pressure water hose. However, while the high-pressure water rips them apart, the zombie remains foul up the water supply. Fortunately, you also have a limited supply of CarboNet flocculants to clarify the water and restore your hose to full power.

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Goede, a 20-year-old fourth-year plumbing apprentice with the United Association Local 777 from Watertown, Connecticut, competed against 32 of the top young tradespeople from around the world. The grueling four-day event tested competitors’ skill, precision, craftsmanship and time management under high-stakes pressure. The Medal for Excellence recognizes competitors who achieve an elite international standard, demonstrating true mastery over complex fluid, pressure, and climate control systems.

When it comes to protecting wastewater structures, OBIC’s chemical grouts offer a robust solution for stopping leaks and preventing future damage. From hand-injected to pump-injected grouts, these products are tailored for different applications, ensuring the right solution for every situation.

For Denis Jimenez, building maintenance is all about keeping tenants satisfied and solving problems before they become bigger issues. As the maintenance technician for Quinlan Associates, Jimenez is responsible for maintaining a six-story apartment building in Astoria, New York. That means handling a steady stream of maintenance requests, including drain clogs that can quickly frustrate residents if they’re not addressed promptly. “We get calls about once a week,” Jimenez says.

Vortex Companies, a leading provider of trenchless water and sewer infrastructure rehabilitation solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Municipal & Contractors Sealing Products, a Cincinnati-based trenchless services provider, specializing in the rehabilitation of pipelines, manholes, culverts, tunnels and other critical water and wastewater infrastructure.